U.S. has obligation to combat climate change

I was pleased to read your recent article noting that most Americans now say that global warming is real. I should say straight up that I am not American - I am British and have recently moved to the U.S. to be with my American family.

I have spent much of my life in countries in Africa and South America which will feel the greatest impact of climate change - something for which they have little responsibility. I believe that the American people, known for their generosity, ingenuity and can-do attitude, can and will play a major part in responding to this unprecedented threat to the well-being of the planet. But they need to understand the threat first of all, and it is heartening to see that they are beginning to do so.

There are many ways in which we can respond but I believe that some form of revenue-neutral carbon fee must play a major role. We can harness the free market to promote renewable energy by putting in place a steadily rising carbon tax-and-rebate system, one in which most households would come out ahead. It is technically and economically feasible - but it needs the political will and I would ask your readers to tell their representatives that the time for taking action is now.

Gery Juleff

PRINCETON

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U.S. has obligation to combat climate change

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